Senate Denies Oshiomhole's Forgery Claim on Natasha Suspension
The Nigerian Senate has dismissed Adams Oshiomhole's claim that signatures were forged in the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling the allegation baseless.
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Abia Assembly Passed 38 of 75 Bills in Three Years
Abia State House of Assembly Speaker Emmanuel Emeruwa announced that the House considered 75 bills and passed 38 in three years, while working harmoniously with other government arms.
Lamido Urges Respect for Courts, Dismisses Outrage
Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido cautions politicians against turning court deregistration of parties into political battle, urges respect for rule of law.
House Extends 2025 Budget Capital Implementation to Sept 2026
The House of Representatives approved a third extension of the 2025 budget capital component to September 30, 2026. BudgIT criticizes the 2026 budget as unrealistic, warning of fiscal risks.
Court Orders Deregistration of Five Political Parties in Nigeria
A Federal High Court ordered the deregistration of five political parties, sparking opposition backlash and uncertainty for Atiku Abubakar and Governor Adeleke ahead of 2027 elections.
NUPENG Warns Politicians Against Overheating Polity
NUPENG urges political leaders to strengthen democratic principles and avoid overheating the polity, warning against allowing past heroes' struggles to be in vain.
Court judgement invitation to anarchy, says Ugochinyere
Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere faults Federal High Court order deregistering five political parties, calls it an invitation to anarchy and a threat to Nigeria's democracy.
Reps Release Constitution Bills, Vote on State Police Thursday
Nigeria's House of Representatives releases final print of Constitution Alteration Bills, including state police proposal, ahead of Thursday's decisive vote.
House of Reps Names Minority Leaders After Dispute
The Nigerian House of Representatives has announced its minority leadership positions, ending a week-long controversy. Fred Agbedi is Minority Leader, Manu Soro as Whip, and Abdussamad Dasuki as Deputy Leader.
Senate Extends 2025 Budget Capital Component to Sept 2026
The Nigerian Senate has extended the capital component of the 2025 budget to September 2026, contradicting President Tinubu's promise to end overlapping budgets.
Zoning: Fubara's Withdrawal, Chinda's Emergence May Shape 2027 Polls
Governor Siminalayi Fubara's withdrawal from the 2027 governorship race has reignited debates on zoning and ethnic balancing in Rivers State, with Kingsley Chinda's emergence as APC candidate deepening concerns.
Nigeria Women Celebrate as Reserved Seats Bill Nears Passage
Women's groups express optimism that the Reserved Seats for Women Bill will pass in July, creating 157 reserved political seats to boost female representation in Nigeria's National Assembly and state houses.
Embracing the New Islamic Year 1448 AH: Hijrah Lessons
As the Islamic calendar turns to 1448 AH, Muslims worldwide reflect on the Hijrah's spiritual and material lessons of sacrifice and renewal.
Senate overturns Kyari's arrest, rebukes Oshiomhole
The Nigerian Senate halted the arrest of former NNPC CEO Mele Kyari, rebuked Senator Oshiomhole for inflammatory remarks, and declared the committee's warrant illegal amid a N210 trillion probe.
Ugochinyere Withdraws, Agbedi Becomes Reps Minority Leader
Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere withdraws from minority leader race, paving way for Hon. Frederick Agbedi's emergence as House of Representatives Minority Leader after rules amendment.
Senate Extends 2025 Budget Capital Spending Deadline
The Nigerian Senate approved a three-month extension for the capital component of the 2025 budget, moving the deadline from June 30 to September 30, 2026, to prevent project abandonment.
UNICAL Dons Warn of Eroding Democratic Ideals on Democracy Day
Political scientists at UNICAL express concerns over declining democratic ideals, opposition parties, and voter manipulation ahead of Democracy Day.
Oshiomhole defends remarks in Senate NNPCL probe
Senator Adams Oshiomhole defends his controversial remarks against NNPCL during a Senate investigation, citing audit findings and repeated official absences.
G-60 Lawmakers Protest Minority Leadership Row
Members of the G-60 Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives staged a protest over the unresolved leadership dispute, warning of potential disruption.
Reps Adopt State Police, Approve 18 Constitutional Clauses
The House of Representatives has adopted the report on state police and approved 18 constitutional amendment clauses to strengthen security and governance.
House of Reps Passes State Police Bill
The House of Representatives passed a constitutional amendment bill to establish state police nationwide, with 288 lawmakers voting in favor and 4 against.
Senate Resumes, Tackles Primaries, Abductions, Sugar Tax, Malaria
The Nigerian Senate resumed plenary after a four-week break, addressing issues like lost return tickets for senators, abductions in Oyo, a new excise duty on sugary drinks, and a bill to establish a malaria elimination agency.
House of Representatives Turbulent Week: Resignation, Forgery, Abduction Calls
The House of Representatives resumed from recess with the minority leader's resignation, a contested replacement, forgery allegations, NILDS DG probe, and calls to rescue abducted pupils and worshippers.
Senate Committee to Present State Police Report This Week
The Senate Committee on Constitution Review will present its final report on state police creation this week for approval, aiming to address Nigeria's insecurity challenges.
APC Sets Up Ekiti Campaign Council, Inauguration Wednesday
APC to inaugurate its National Campaign Council for Ekiti governorship election on Wednesday in Abuja, with Uba Sani as chair and Godswill Akpabio as co-chair.
Senate Leader Defends N110 Billion Vehicle Purchase for Lawmakers
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele says Toyota Land Cruisers and Prados for lawmakers are official assets for constituency work, not personal property.
Nigeria Bans 'Dr' Prefix for Honorary Degree Holders
Nigeria's government bans honorary doctorate recipients from using 'Dr' prefix, classifying it as academic fraud. The policy aims to restore integrity in higher education.
NLC Mourns Member Domingo Adeleke at ILO Conference
The Nigeria Labour Congress has lost member Domingo Adeleke at the ongoing ILO conference in Geneva. He died after a brief illness, sparking tributes from colleagues.
Unionist Domingo Adeleke Dies at ILO Conference in Geneva
The Nigerian labour movement mourns the death of Domingo Adeleke, who passed away while attending the 114th ILO Conference in Geneva. He was a dedicated trade unionist and Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council.
Senate Panel Orders Kyari's Arrest Over N210 Trillion Audit Row
Nigeria's Senate ordered the arrest of former NNPC CEO Mele Kyari over an N210 trillion audit dispute, with heated exchanges between lawmakers and officials.
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